Is Colombia Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Colombia
Safety rating
Women living in Colombia consider the safety level to be moderate, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Colombia consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 3.1 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 12.3% percentage of women in Colombia have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 73 experiences
Safety rating: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 2.3/5 | Unsafe |
Safety using public transport: | 3.2/5 | Moderate |
Crime rate: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 2.8/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 2.4/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 2.2/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 3.1/5 | Moderate |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
How safe is Colombia?
Brianith
Soledad
You can feel safe, but you just need to pay attention to your surroundings. I wouldn't walk alone in the dark, I wouldn't have my phone visible to people while I'm walking, I would prefer to know people in the area so they can advise me better.
Posted: July 15, 2025
Holly
Localidad Chapinero
I feel safe in chapinero. Not had any issues so far and everyone is lovely and welcoming! Still remain cautious and don’t take taxis that aren’t on uber alone, particularly at night! Don’t wave phone around and keep close to you
Posted: June 28, 2025
María
Bogotá
As everything it depends Just rey to be in a crowd places is better than alone places, be careful with your stuff don’t walk around at night alone if it’s posible I Don’t know but Bogotá depends in my experience is safe I didn’t live a bad moment fortunately I can teach u more about my city, places to visit or not and those kinda things
Posted: June 21, 2025
Mariana
Bogotá
Is safer in the north of the city. It is better to avoid lonely places and walking by yourself in the dark at night. There's a lot of catcalling, so be mindful on your clothes if your alone (sad, but it is how it is).
Posted: June 11, 2025
Maria
Bucaramanga
It’s beautiful, there’s certain areas where you shouldn’t go (the north of the city it’s dangerous) Recently it’s becoming more dangerous, but as long as you have someone from there you’ll be fine There’s amazing parks that are guarded by the police so they are safe
Posted: June 11, 2025
Manuela
El Carmen de Viboral
El Carmen de Viboral is a very peaceful and quite cultural town in Antioquia, the people are very kind, respectful, simple, and humble. Security is good, as there is a police station and a fire station.
Posted: June 6, 2025Is Colombia worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 90 experiences from female travelers
Liz
Panama
Colombia, Family travel
I felt safe almost everywhere except in Plaza de Botero in Medellin were they have statues from the artist, that park felt sketchy and there were too much people walking around randomly. I like a vegan sushi I bought there in Medellín twice but overall vegan food.. they didn't have much. I spent around $300 dollars in everything that included the hotel where I stayed in the same room with mom and sister, then a whole bus to take us from our hotel to the touristic sites for 3 or 5 days I think it was and then I spent like a $100 on souvenirs.
Posted: July 21, 2025Cartagena, Couple travel
Although there is much to offer in Cartagena, Colombia it is important to stay vigilant. I was at a bar with my partner and pretty sure someone put something in my drink. I only had 2 beers at the bar and when I was walking home with my partner I could not keep my eyes open. I was literally falling asleep as we were walking home and I had never felt like this before. - and to happen for drinking 2 beers- nope! Usually it’s the women sex workers who drug men to take their money, etc but not always.
Posted: July 6, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Safety in Colombia
Medellín
Bogotá
Cartagena
Santa Marta
Cali
Bucaramanga
Barranquilla
Chia
Manizales
Pereira
Ibague
Armenia
Popayan
Soledad
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